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The Best Beaches in the World

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1 Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Grace Bay is the archetype of clear water, soft sand and near-flawless Caribbean calm. Comment
2 Whitehaven Beach, Australia The swirling white sand and luminous sea make Whitehaven one of the world’s most photogenic beaches. Comment
3 Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles Its famous granite boulders and shallow turquoise water give it a uniquely refined beauty. Comment
4 Navagio Beach, Greece The shipwreck, cliffs and brilliant water make Navagio one of the world’s most iconic beach views. Comment
5 Matira Beach, Bora Bora Matira’s calm lagoon and impossibly gentle colour palette define tropical fantasy. Comment
6 Baía do Sancho, Brazil Protected access and stunning water keep Baía do Sancho in the top tier of world beaches. Comment
7 Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas Its famous blush-toned sand makes Pink Sands instantly memorable. Comment
8 Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands Long, swimmable and reliably beautiful, it is one of the world’s strongest all-round beach experiences. Comment
9 Bora Bora Lagoon Beaches, French Polynesia The sheer beauty of the lagoon environment earns Bora Bora repeated world-beach acclaim. Comment
10 Maya Bay, Thailand Even after overexposure, Maya Bay remains visually spectacular. Comment
11 Trunk Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands Trunk Bay offers postcard beauty with exceptionally easy enjoyment. Comment
12 Lanikai Beach, Hawaii Lanikai feels intimate, gentle and almost impossibly pretty. Comment
13 Praia da Falésia, Portugal Falésia’s warm cliffs and long sweep create a powerful European beach identity. Comment
14 Eagle Beach, Aruba Eagle Beach combines breadth, comfort and clean Caribbean appeal. Comment
15 Tulum Beach, Mexico Tulum’s coast stands out for colour, atmosphere and the broader Riviera Maya setting. Comment
16 Boulders Beach, South Africa Penguins plus clear water give Boulders a rare personality. Comment
17 Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar Nungwi is one of the Indian Ocean’s most rewarding beach destinations. Comment
18 Kelingking Beach, Bali The viewpoint alone has made Kelingking globally famous. Comment
19 Elafonissi Beach, Crete Elafonissi blends unusual colour with family-friendly natural beauty. Comment
20 Camps Bay, Cape Town Camps Bay proves a great city beach can compete with remote tropical icons. Comment
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The Best Beaches in the World

30 nominees
1 Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Comment
2 Whitehaven Beach, Australia Comment
3 Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles Comment
4 Navagio Beach, Greece Comment
5 Matira Beach, Bora Bora Comment
6 Baía do Sancho, Brazil Comment
7 Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas Comment
8 Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands Comment
9 Bora Bora Lagoon Beaches, French Polynesia Comment
10 Maya Bay, Thailand Comment
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11 Trunk Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands Comment
12 Lanikai Beach, Hawaii Comment
13 Praia da Falésia, Portugal Comment
14 Eagle Beach, Aruba Comment
15 Tulum Beach, Mexico Comment
16 Boulders Beach, South Africa Comment
17 Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar Comment
18 Kelingking Beach, Bali Comment
19 Elafonissi Beach, Crete Comment
20 Camps Bay, Cape Town Comment
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